Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Education & Teaching Jobs
- Chinhoyi University of Techno…
- Expires 03 Dec 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited for the following senior positions that have arisen in the University:-
The Assistant to The Vice Chancellor would be reporting to the Vice Chancellor.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Duties shall include -
• Monitoring and track and follow up on the progress of a wide range of programs, initiatives, and activities, documents, projects and tasks,
• Ensuring attention to time-sensitive issues and longer-term initiatives for the Vice Chancellor and keeping the Vice Chancellor apprised of status and developments of such activities;
• Assist with strategic day-to-day leadership and direction of all aspects of the Office of the Vice Chancellor and ensure that both matters of a routine and more critical nature are dealt with promptly and efficiently in the Vice Chancellor’s office.
• Providing a comprehensive, proactive and confidential executive support service and assisting the Vice Chancellor, by planning, organizing, coordinating, and participating in the operations of the office
• In liaison with the Director, Marketing and Public Relations do related work with a particular focus on effective management of strategic, internal and external communications;
• Provide succinct background information to support decision making relating to strategic developments for the University;
• Ensuring information collected from units for submission and for decision-making is factual by cross checking facts with the Registrar.
• Serve as the point person for external institutions and individuals who need to contact the Vice Chancellor;
• Co-ordinate and organise hosting high profile events and visits, and assist in preparing venues as required;
• Assisting in ensuring compliance with the policies of Central Government, parent Ministry, Council and University in general; and
• Carrying out any other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor.
Qualifications and Experience
Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
This position entails managing and executing a broad range of administrative, operational, and executive support activities for the Vice Chancellor. The ideal candidate must have the ability and commitment to support the Vice Chancellor in executing the mandate of the University and maintaining its technological and entrepreneurial philosophy and thrust. Applicants should have a proven track record of experience in terms of engaging with high profile professionals for a minimum of three (3) years working experience as a Senior Manager in either a college, university or similarly complex and diverse organization is a requirement. The incumbent should be have excellent communication skills both written and oral and should have at least a Master’s degree in Administration or equivalent. Possession of a PhD is a distinct advantage
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Six copies of the application letter, certified copies of certificates and CVs giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability and names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees should be addressed to:
The Registrar
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Private Bag 7724
CHINHOYI
Telephone No: - (0267) 2129457
or hr@cut.ac.zw
Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements, will be disqualified. Details on salary, allowances and other benefits shall be disclosed to short-listed candidates ONLY.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 3 December 2021
